July was an incredibly busy, yet fulfilling month for me. I got up to quite a lot at various blogger events and also had a few work interviews here and there. Aside from all of that, I also (of course), discovered and rediscovered some makeup goodies.


I'm really excited to include this product in my favourites because I actually misplaced it for around 6 months and finally found it early July! MAC Cosmetics Cosmo is probably my favourite lipstick of all time. For my olive skin, it's the perfect my lips but better colour. It's such a beautiful brown, pink, mauve colour and the formula of this lipstick is amazing too. I have never actually completely finished a lipstick before but I am certain that I will shortly, and it'll be this.

As you'd know, I love it when products surprise me. One product that I fell in love with this month is the Maybelline Master Fix Wear-Boosting Setting Spray*. If you read my full post here, you'd know why I love it. In a quick rundown, it doesn't have the nicest scent. But, it is amazing for my oily skin and I actually prefer using it over my Urban Decay De Slick spray now.

The entire Essie Winter Collection* has been a solid favourite of mine in July. It's basically all that I've had on my nails the entire month. The collection is limited edition and will stop being sold in Priceline's after the end of August. Don't worry, I have a swatch post coming very, very, shortly (this Wednesday). If you can't wait until then, my favourite shade is the gorgeous light, pastel purple called Virgin Snow.

Benefit has slayed the brow game with all of their new brow releases. I was lucky enough to get the range sent to me and I have a full review which you can read here. My two favourite products are Goof Proof* and Ka-Pow*. Goof Proof is perfect for a natural, filled in, day time eye brow look while Ka-Pow is perfect for a bolder eyebrow look. The formula of both products is incredible and since having them, I've ditched my previous eyebrow routine.

Last up and the newest product into my life out of the bunch is the NYX Blush and Contour Duo*. This small product should definitely not be underestimated. The brown contour shade is cool toned, pigmented and blends well. The blush shade is gorgeous and mauve. It's the ultimate travel product and I just love how easy it is to use.

That wraps up my favourites for this month.
What were some of your favourites?

*Products marked with an asterisk have been provided for editorial consideration. For more information, please read my disclaimer.



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The Maybelline Master Fix Setting Spray* is a product that I was really sceptical about. I'm one oily skinned gal and I haven't found a spray that really works for me. I thought that there was no chance that this would be 'the one' for me, but I was pleasantly surprised.

Packaging wise, there is nothing too special here. Just a simple black spray bottle, some nice fonts and a pop of pink.

If you follow me on my Snapchat katina-lindaa, you would have seen me use this setting spray already. For those of you that don't, here is a few demo photos.

Application is really good. The spray is quite sparse and the product dispenses nice and evenly. I held the bottle around an arms length away from my face, shut my eyes and went for it. For a point of comparison, before the Master Fix Setting Spray the only other setting spray I've used from the 'drugstore' is Australis'. I really didn't like it because it felt harsh on my face and applied in one big blop. It was highly concentrated in one area and actually made my makeup last a smaller amount of time than usual. If you've been scared to try a setting spray from the drugstore because of bad previous experience, definitely don't let that deter you from trying this one.

Longevity and wear is amazing. Lately I've been using a combination of or switching between Urban Decay's All Nighter and De Slick setting sprays. I'm super surprised in myself to say this, but I prefer Maybelline's more. The original All Nighter doesn't do anything for me and the De Slick is good, but I still get super shiny and oily.

Using Master Fix I did have to powder my nose and t zone around 3 hours in. But after that I didn't touch it at all. I checked 10 hours later in total, and my makeup still looked amazing. No matter what foundation, setting powder, setting spray I usually use, when I leave the house I honestly have to powder every 2hours, at least.

To keep this review entirely honest, there is one tiny thing that I'm not too fond about and it is the scent. I'm not sure how to really describe it but it isn't my favourite! Luckily the spray sets super quickly and the smell doesn't linger.

Overall, I would definitely suggest this product. I thought it would be the 'eh' product from the Maybelline launches for the end of this year but I actually think it's my favourite.

You can pick up this product at Priceline for $15.95 here or in store.

What is your favourite makeup setting spray?

*Products marked with an asterisk have been provided for editorial consideration. For more information, please read my disclaimer.

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